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Standard, Pro and Ultra: costs, access and what to check
Choose a tier for the next generation you need. Keep that decision separate from buying export access to a model you already like: an account upgrade does not rebuild an existing result.
Free Standard preview; generated model downloads require a paid pack or plan.
Generation credits by mode
The current Studio prompt workflow has two decisions: generate a reference image, then optionally convert that image to 3D. Each generation step has its own charge. Downloads of an existing model use export entitlement, not another generation charge.
| Mode | Standard | Pro | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image → 3D | 10 credits | 100 credits | 350 credits |
| Prompt → reference image only | 5 credits | 15 credits | Not offered for the reference-image step |
A Standard reference image followed by Standard 3D generation costs 5 + 10 = 15 credits. A Pro reference image followed by Pro 3D generation costs 15 + 100 = 115 credits. The first step alone does not produce a 3D model; check the selected tier before each action.
Reviewed October 7, 2026 against the current generation billing path and Studio controls. A tier is not a promise of a particular generation time, face count, texture-map set or usable result.
What you are choosing
Standard: explore the shape
Start here when testing an input. Rotate the preview and inspect silhouette, openings and connected parts. Keep a useful result instead of regenerating purely to change its tier label.
Pro: a new attempt
Consider a Pro generation when the input is clear and an important detail is missing. Compare the actual new result with the earlier one; improvement is not guaranteed.
Ultra: a different paid option
For image generation with eligible access, consider whether another attempt is worth its higher credit cost. It can still fail on hidden geometry, likeness, thin parts or difficult inputs.
For a practical decision process, use when to regenerate, export or change the input.
Access is separate from generation cost
| Option | Price and credits | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | $9.99 one-time · 1,000 credits | Pro and GLB/STL/OBJ/PLY exports. Ultra excluded. |
| Creator | $39.99/month standard price · 4,500 credits | Recurring Pro and Ultra work, with exports. |
| Power | $89.99/month standard price · 10,000 credits | Higher-volume recurring Pro and Ultra work, with exports. |
An eligible Creator first-cycle offer may show $19.99 for the first month, then $39.99/month. It is conditional, not a universal or permanent monthly price. Use the offer and renewal terms shown at checkout; compare the current pricing page.
Mesh and texture are not always two separate purchases
The full-generation table applies to a normal full request. A separate texture action exists for supported saved meshes, but availability depends on the asset and workflow. Use it only when Studio offers that action and shows its cost; do not assume every model can be generated or textured in two interchangeable steps.
Changing your subscription, exporting a mesh and requesting new generation are three different actions. None of them should be described as automatically repairing a bad shape.
Inspect a real example without inventing a benchmark
The published dragon source and GLB show a historical demonstration you can rotate. Inspect the horns, jaw and rear continuity. Its filename alone does not establish current generation settings, and this guide does not claim a controlled Standard/Pro/Ultra comparison.
For printing, follow the AI-to-STL inspection workflow. For editing, check scale, normals and materials during your own Blender import.
Questions before you generate or export
How many credits does each generation mode cost?
Image-to-3D costs 10 credits for Standard, 100 for Pro and 350 for Ultra. The Studio prompt workflow first generates a reference image for 5 credits (Standard) or 15 credits (Pro). Converting that reference to 3D is a separate image-to-3D generation charged at the selected 3D tier.
Which quality tiers can I use with Maker?
Maker costs $9.99 one-time and includes 1,000 credits, Pro access and GLB, STL, OBJ and PLY exports. It does not include Ultra. Creator and Power subscriptions provide Ultra access under their current plan terms.
Does upgrading improve a model I already generated?
No. An account upgrade changes your access and credit balance. Regenerating creates a new model and spends generation credits. Exporting saves an existing result; it does not rebuild its geometry.
Is the highest tier always best for printing?
No. Higher tiers can still produce a poor result. Inspect the geometry, then check the actual exported STL in a slicer. Tier names do not prove wall thickness, dimensions or print success.
Can I split mesh generation and texturing?
A separate texture action exists for supported saved meshes. Availability depends on the asset and current workflow. Do not assume every generation is split or that every mesh is eligible; check the available action and cost before proceeding.
Choose the next action, not just the highest tier
If the existing shape works, export it with the appropriate access. If it does not, identify the missing detail or improve the input before spending credits on another model.
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